The Book of Akbar 135.1

135.1

As his Majesty Giti-sitani Firdaus-makani was now victoriously established in Agra, the capital of the kingdom, and as the rainy season,—which is the spring of India and the period of freshness and verdure, of enjoyment with one’s friends, and of garden delights,—had passed away and the time for expeditions had arrived, he consulted with his ministers as to whether he should proceed to the east to quell the Lohanis who had advanced with nearly 50,000 cavalry beyond Qanauj and were meditating hostilities, or should march westward against Rana Sanga and subdue him, as he was very strong and had recently got possession of the fort of Khandar and was cocking the cap of disobedience. After consultation, it was decided that as Rana Sanga had repeatedly sent representations to Kabul and had made protestations of loyalty, the facts of his not having done so since and of his having taken the fort of Khandar from Hasan, the son of Makan, who had not yet done homage,—were not sufficient evidence of disloyalty, and that it was not advisable to proceed against him at present. The proper course was to send capable men to ascertain his intentions, and that until the truth about him was known, the first step should be to march eastwards and put down the Lohanis.